Tag: Environment
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Former Minister Michael Falzon dies aged 79
Michael Falzon, one of Malta’s best-known politicians and a former Minister within the Nationalist Party, has died aged 79. A trained architect and influential public servant, he was first elected to Parliament in 1976. Falzon served as Minister for Infrastructure, Environment, and Education in the 1987, 1992, and 1994 Cabinets, under then Prime Minister Edward…
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DLĦ opposes removal of 183 trees for Marsalforn road widening
Din l-Art Ħelwa (DLĦ) has voiced strong opposition to the latest government proposal for the widening of the Victoria-to-Marsalforn road in Gozo, citing significant environmental concerns. The NGO argues that the plan disregards prior discussions aimed at minimising the impact on the Marsalforn valley’s natural beauty and ecosystem. Despite earlier efforts to find a sustainable…
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ERA board upholds all of Ħondoq ir-Rummien’s protection status
On Friday, The Board of the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) upheld the protection status of the whole of Ħondoq ir-Rummien, including il-Ħnejja. This decision was delivered unanimously on Friday morning. ERA said that earlier this year, Ħondoq ir-Rummien was designated a Special Area of Conservation. Article 69 (6) of the Environment Protection Act (Cap.…
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Vacation marred by disturbing gunfire and animal cruelty in Gozo: Tourist urges action
A group of seven tourists from Estonia and the Netherlands have shared their shocking experience during a vacation in Gozo, highlighting serious concerns over gun violence, animal cruelty, and public safety. The group, who stayed in Nadur from 28th October to 2nd November, reported being disturbed by relentless gunshots and an alarming discovery of bird…
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NGOs hold a protest against proposed Villa Rosa Project
Up to 11 NGOs got together to protest against the planned Villa Rosa development in Paceville. Local Plans are being changed by the government with little push-back by the Opposition to accommodate the development of Garnet Investments by Anton Camilleri (Tal-Franciz). Some Opposition MPs attended the protest including Karol Aquilina and Albert Buttigieg, but Opposition…
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Some questions by PN MPs but no pushback on the change to the Local Plans of Villa Rosa
I’ve watched the all of the session of the Parliamentary Committee for Planning and the Environment which discussed the changes to the Local Plans in relation to Villa Rosa. You can also see the session yourself here. The Minister for Planning is Clint Camilleri who is also Minister of Gozo. Opposition spokesperson and shadow minister…
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Public outrage over Gzira Capitanerie project as FAA condemns government’s empty promises
Residents from Gzira, Ta’ Xbiex, Sliema, Valletta, and St. Julian’s on Monday, gathered at a press conference organized by Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) to voice their anger over the commencement of the Capitanerie project at Gzira Gardens. The development, consisting of an office, a large restaurant, café, and a shop, has sparked backlash due…
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Photos from yesterday’s demonstration in favour of the environment
Thank you to all who attended. Mark CamilleriWebsite Editor Historian and Publisher
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Mr Ivory Towers designed an apartment complex in one of the last fields of Santa Lu?ija
Daniel Micallef, Deputy-Leader of the Labour Party who publicly pronounced the Party’s pro-Russian policy of appeasement, and accused European leaders of living in “Ivory Towers” for placing sanctions on Russia which he also said don’t work, is behind an application to build an apartment complex in one of the last fields of Santa Lu?ija. The…
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Mr Ivory Towers designed an apartment complex in one of the last fields of Santa Luċija
Daniel Micallef, Deputy-Leader of the Labour Party who publicly pronounced the Party’s pro-Russian policy of appeasement, and accused European leaders of living in “Ivory Towers” for placing sanctions on Russia which he also said don’t work, is behind an application to build an apartment complex in one of the last fields of Santa Luċija. The…
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The Corrupt Minister of Economy goes on a tirade of lies
What is he even talking about? Labour has presided over the biggest construction boom in local history since the 1960s destroying agriculture and environmental land at a record rate. Labour is also literally destroying the country with corrupt and stupid projects. The incompetent and corrupt Silvio Schembri should also tone down his patronising tone with…
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